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Patent GB-2479572-A (GB)
Title: Thickness guage for measurement of hot metal plate on the procss line
Inventor: GRIFFIN PAUL RODERICK HAYES
IPC: G01B11/06
Filed: 2010-04-15
Abstract: The gauge determines the hot plate thickness from Laser Triangulation Meters (Optical Displacement Sensors), secured within the top and bottom arms of a C-frame gauge for measuring thickness of passing hot metal plate 2. The gauge incorporates automatic calibration for correcting for the effects of temperature, from a certified sample plate 1 secured at the pass line between the gauge throat and the line, and from temperature sensors secured on the C-Frame. These automatically calibrate the measured thickness output in relationship to established distortions in the C-frame. Furthermore, the gauge includes "external" water cooled radiators with insulation and reflectors to prevent heat ingress. Final cold plate thickness is determined by software algorithms with inputs from the temperature sensors in conjunction with calibration off the master sample. Stored hot to cold conversion tables are used to calculate cold thickness.
Patent GB-2466896-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum cleaner base with selectively driven agitator
Inventor: KREBS ALAN J
IPC: A47L5/30
Filed: 2006-07-11
Abstract: Vacuum cleaner base assembly 14 comprises motor shaft 24 that is coupled to agitator 34 through a belt drive assembly, and an actuator 252, 254 for selectively uncoupling the belt drive assembly. Flywheel 250 is mounted to motor shaft 24 for rotation about a rotational axis, and has a face in a plane perpendicular to the rotational axis. Hub 258, which is rotatably mounted to actuator 252, 254 is selectively coupled to the face of flywheel 250 for rolling contact with face of flywheel 250. Actuator 252, 254 may be moved by the foot of a user, and may be biased to an engaging position. Hub 258 may be laterally movable along the face of flywheel 250 to change the relative speed of the actuator.
Patent GB-2470645-A (GB)
Title: Steam turbine power plant with carbon dioxide recovery
Inventor: OKITA NOBUO
IPC: C01B32/50
Filed: 2010-05-24
Abstract: Steam turbine power plant 10 comprising, a boiler 21 including a superheater 21 a supplying steam to a first turbine 22, the steam is then reheated 23 before being supplied to a second turbine 24, then to a third turbine 25 which drives an electric generator 26, the steam from the third turbine is condensed 28 before reheating in feed water heater 31, 34, a fourth turbine 24 receives steam discharged from the first turbine before the steam heats an absorption liquid in a regeneration tower of a carbon dioxide recovery system 50, which also has an absorption tower. Preferably the second turbine is composed to two separate turbines, the fourth turbine may be a back-pressure turbine used to drive a second electric generator and flow regulating valves may be used to control the flow of steam through the fourth turbine based on the temperature or flow rate of absorption liquid in the regeneration tower.
Patent GB-2480836-A (GB)
Title: Device for preventing insects gaining access to a fixing hole.
Inventor: CAIN DAVID
IPC: F16B43/00
Filed: 2010-06-02
Abstract: A device (10) for preventing an insect gaining access to a location where they may take refuge comprises a thin plate (12) with a hole (14). The hole (14) is covered by an elastic membrane (16) with a guide hole (18) such that when a screw thread of a fastener passes through the guide hole (18), the membrane (16) stretches creating a seal between the device (10) and the fastener.
Patent GB-2468240-A (GB)
Title: high throughput methods for analysis of contamination in environmental samples
Inventor: AGRAWAL ANOOP
IPC: G01N21/64
Filed: 2008-12-18
Abstract: Use of high throughput methods to analyze samples for toxic elements originating from industrial hygiene and environmental sampling are described. These methods utilize optical detection methods using plates with arrays and microwells. Methods to fabricate samples in such plates are described. The invention is particularly illustrated by demonstrating its applicability for analysis of beryllium by fluorescence. This invention also discloses the use of improved filtration method compatible with the high throughput methods of sample preparation and analysis.
Patent GB-2479012-A (GB)
Title: Aligning a collection fibre with a sampling region in an emission measurement system
Inventor: DENNIS ANDREW COLM
IPC: G01J3/02
Filed: 2010-06-17
Abstract: Devices and methods for aligning a collection fibre with a sampling region in particular for a Raman-scattering measurement system. An illumination source 725 projects an illumination signal onto a sample space. A collection fibre 765 receives a signal emitted from the sample space. An alignment fibre 715 projects an alignment signal onto the sample space. The ends of the alignment and collection fibres are positioned in a known configuration. For example, the collection fibre may be a central optical fibre (210, Fig 2A) within an optical fibre bundle (200; Fig 2A) surrounded by six alignment fibres. A camera detects the position of the projected alignment and illumination signals in the sample space. An adjuster adjusts the position of at least one of the projected illumination or alignment signal so that the signals can be positioned with a selected configuration in the sample space. Alternatively the ends of the collection fibre and illumination fibre may be positioned adjacent one another with a known offset for example positioned concentrically within a fibre bundle.
Patent GB-2482175-A (GB)
Title: Fitting element with bio-compatible sealing
Inventor: FALK-JORDAN STEFAN
IPC: B01D15/08
Filed: 2010-07-23
Abstract: A fitting element is configured for coupling a tubing 102 to a fluidic device 103 having a receiving cavity 114 configured for receiving the fitting element . The tubing 102 has an inner contact surface comprised of a bio-compatible material. The inner contact surface is configured to be in contact with a fluid to be conducted by the tubing 102. The receiving cavity 114 has a receiving contact surface comprising a bio-compatible material. The fitting element comprises a first sealing element 330 comprising a bio-compatible material and being configured for providing a sealing to the bio-compatible material of the inner contact surface of the tubing 102, and a second sealing element 340 configured for sealing against a pressure ambient to a pressure of the fluid in the tubing 102. Upon coupling of the tubing 102 to the fluidic device 103, at least a portion of the receiving contact surface, the first sealing element 330, and the second sealing element 340 enclose an interspace. Each surface of the interspace is comprised of a bio-compatible material.
Patent GB-2484265-A (GB)
Title: Filter system
Inventor: HINER STEPHEN DAVID
IPC: B01D36/02
Filed: 2010-09-30
Abstract: A filtration system comprising at least one filter element; at least a first 15 and a second filter media 25 that are different to one another and are arranged in a parallel relationship whereby fluid flow through the system comprises a first fluid flow portion 4a that flows through the first media and a second fluid flow portion 4b that flows through the second media. Preferably the first media is a nano-fibre polymer based media and the second media is a glass/cellulose blended media. The first media may be back-pulsed in operation and the second media is static in operation. The invention includes both a method of optimising performance of a filtration system and a gas turbine having an inlet for receiving air and a filtration system.
Patent GB-2474755-A (GB)
Title: Sanitary apparatus adapted to suspend waste bag
Inventor: THOMAS ENDA
IPC: A47K11/00
Filed: 2010-10-08
Abstract: Sanitary apparatus 17 adapted to serve as a toilet or commode has a seat 20 provided with an opening 22 therethrough. A mounting cradle 21 adapted to suspend a waste disposal bag 1 is disposed beneath the opening for collection of human waste when the apparatus is used as a toilet or commode for subsequent disposal of such waste. The mounting cradle 21 is provided with two suspension members 23, 24 disposed parallel to each other, each adapted to support a respective edge portion 14 of the bag. The suspension members are adapted for relative movement in parallel away from each other with a bag suspended between them to provide an open mouth to receive the waste, and towards each other to close a suspended bag with such waste therewithin.
Patent GB-2483315-A (GB)
Title: Control of water current turbines
Inventor: KING JEREMY
IPC: F03B15/00
Filed: 2010-12-23
Abstract: A method of controlling a water current turbine 1 which includes a rotor assembly 10 arranged to drive a generator 12 includes adjusting the electrical torque of the generator to control only the output power of the generator. The turbine may include a measurement unit 14 which supplies rotor or generator speed signals to a control unit 16. The control unit 16 may comprise a control processor 18 which receives the speed signals Ï  and required power information P to produce a required generator torque signal Q which is passed to a control signal output unit 20. The control signal output unit 20 converts the required torque value into generator control signals. A rotor without variable pitch blades can be controlled to maintain a desired power output level simply by controlling the electrical torque of the generator in dependence upon measured rotational speed, therefore providing robust and responsive open loop control.
Patent GB-2474002-A (GB)
Title: Process for preparing microparticles
Inventor: NAYLOR ANDREW
IPC: A61K9/16
Filed: 2009-07-10
Abstract: A process for preparing microparticles comprising a biologically active material and a polymer and having a mean particle size expressed as the volume mean diameter (VMD) of from 10 to 500 μm, wherein the biologically active material is substantially insoluble in the polymer, which process comprises: a. contacting a mixture of the biologically active material or a precursor thereof, the polymer or a precursor thereof and a processing aid with a supercritical fluid which is capable of swelling the polymer under temperature and pressure conditions necessary to maintain the fluid in a supercritical state; b. allowing the supercritical fluid to penetrate and liquefy the polymer, whilst maintaining the temperature and pressure conditions so that the fluid is maintained in a supercritical state; c. releasing the pressure to precipitate microparticles comprising the biologically active agent and the polymer.
Patent GB-2483835-A (GB)
Title: Correction for gas entrained water analyzers
Inventor: SCOTT BENTLEY N
IPC: G01N22/00
Filed: 2010-07-20
Abstract: An apparatus (10) for measuring a water content in a multiphase fluid flow stream is provided. The apparatus (10) comprises a measurement section (30) configured to obtain a series of electrical measurements of the multiphase fluid flow stream over a first predetermined time interval, and determine a minimum electrical measurement Fmin_baseline from the series of electrical measurements (501). The measurement section also is configured to calculate a running average of the frequency (Fmin_gas_pattern) from the series of electrical measurements indicative of a change in a gas flow pattern of the multiphase fluid flow stream over a second predetermined time interval (505). The measurement section further is configured to calculate a corrected electrical measurement F_calc_WC for determining the water content in the multiphase fluid flow stream by subtracting the minimum electrical measurement Fmin_gas_pattern from the minimum electrical measurement Fmin_baseline (507).
Patent GB-2500899-A (GB)
Title: Shower for hydrotherapy
Inventor: DARWISH YOUSEF
IPC: B05B1/18
Filed: 2012-04-04
Abstract: The invention relates to a shower for hydrotherapy arranged in use to generate simultaneous separate hot 7a and cold 6a water sprays. An inner chamber of a spray head 10 receives cold mains water, controlled by a flow control valve (5 figure 2) from a first conduit 6. This conduit extends within the bore of a second conduit 7 supplying hot water to an outer chamber of the spray head. The spray apertures 9 providing cold water preferably constitute 2% to 50% of the total number of spray apertures.
Patent GB-2488953-A (GB)
Title: Shape memory alloy powered hydraulic accumulator
Inventor: KOCUREK CHRISTOPHER G
IPC: E21B33/06
Filed: 2010-09-16
Abstract: A system, in certain embodiments, includes an accumulator (12). The accumulator includes a first cylinder (58) configured to receive a fluid within an internal volume of the first cylinder. The accumulator also includes a piston (56) configured to move axially within the first cylinder. Axial movement of the piston within the first cylinder adjusts the internal volume of the first cylinder. The accumulator further includes a plurality of shape memory alloy wires (30) configured to cause the axial movement of the piston within the first cylinder.
Patent GB-2493075-A (GB)
Title: Workpiece support
Inventor: BOWNESS RICHARD
IPC: B27B17/00
Filed: 2012-07-11
Abstract: A support for a workpiece comprises a plurality of yokes 11 with respective jaws, cups or throats 13,set upon a common support beam 18.The yokes are able to tilt to one side of the beam for contents discharge. Logs stacked in the yokes may be segmented by successive chainsaw cuts between yokes, severed logs in each yoke being retained in a cluster for side tipping into a bag or sack. Beam 18 may be sacrificial (susceptible to cutting to prevent damage to saw teeth) and may comprise laminated elements in a cluster allowing re-ordering of the elements when one becomes damaged (figures 6A-6C). The support beam may comprise a hollow metal tube received within a yoke collar (42, figures 8A-8D) with a surface groove (51) tracked by a yoke follower allowing yoke translation and tilting. Alternatively, the support beam may comprise adjacent polygonal and round portions (59, 57, figures 9A-9C) and the yoke may have a corresponding polygonal collar (58) and the yoke may be translated from a polygonal section where it cannot tilt, to a round section where it may tilt. The support beam may be carried upon an adjustable height trestle, the tines of a forklift or the bucket of an excavator
Patent GB-2505165-A (GB)
Title: Pump out plug assembly
Inventor: FONG JASON
IPC: E21B33/16
Filed: 2012-07-24
Abstract: A pump out plug assembly suitable for cementing operations consists of check valves and top 12 and bottom 13 rubber plugs. The check valve may be a one way plate valve and the pump out plug may include a shear pin mechanism and a bull nose.
Patent GB-2505483-A (GB)
Title: Vibratory screen layered sidewall
Inventor: CONVERY ANTHONY
IPC: B03B4/00
Filed: 2012-08-31
Abstract: A vibrating screen apparatus (10, fig.1) features a frame 14,16 (18,fig.2), an apertured deck 12, a base, vibration generation means, and side walls 14,16. Each of the side walls 14,16 is constructed of an apertured intermediate plate 34, sandwiched between two outer plates 30,32. This form of sidewall construction may aid the lightness, strength, and rigidity of the side walls 14,16. Also disclosed is a sidewall per se, not necessarily attached to the apparatus.
Patent GB-2506175-A (GB)
Title: Parallel charging & discharging of multiple batteries
Inventor: COLLINS BRENDAN
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 2012-09-24
Abstract: A method for simultaneously charging a plurality of batteries 14, 16 in parallel includes monitoring the terminal voltage of each battery 14, 16 and setting the variable charge voltage to match the terminal voltage of the (first) battery having the lowest detected terminal voltage. The first battery is connected to the variable charge voltage and once its terminal voltage is equal to that of the (second) battery having the next-lowest terminal voltage, the second battery is connected to the variable charge voltage in parallel with the first battery. The method may be extended to further batteries. A method for simultaneously discharging a plurality of batteries in parallel includes monitoring the terminal voltage of each battery and connecting the (first) battery with the highest terminal voltage to the load. When the terminal voltage of the first battery is equal to the terminal voltage of the (second) battery with the next-highest terminal voltage, then the second battery is connected to the load in parallel with the first battery. The method may be extended to further batteries.
Patent GB-2507115-A (GB)
Title: A carcase for storage furniture with struts connecting side panels
Inventor: FOWLER CHRISTOPHER J
IPC: A47B47/00
Filed: 2012-10-22
Abstract: A carcase for storage furniture comprising a two side panels 8 and 9 and lateral struts 10-13 extending between the side panels 8 and 9 at upper and lower ends to define a cuboid structural frame with open faces at the front, rear, base and top. The side panels 8 and 9 and struts 10-13 may be made of steel and welded together. There may be further non structural base, rear, front, upper and side panels. The additional side panels may face the interior of the furniture and define a gap between them and the structural side panels for concealing lighting or other electronic apparatus and may have apertures for receiving fittings. There may be a plurality of carcases which have means to allow them to be attached to each other. The carcase may be used for cabinets, book cases, drawers, wardrobes or pedestals.
Patent GB-2509485-A (GB)
Title: Bicycle support apparatus
Inventor: BUTTERWORTH HARRY
IPC: B25H1/00
Filed: 2012-11-06
Abstract: A bicycle support apparatus 10 is for use in conjunction with a lidded refuse bin 12. Two support formations 24 allow a bicycle to be hung alongside the bin 12. A connecting frame 28 connects each of the supporting formations 24 with a corresponding engagement member 26 which hooks under a feature of the bin 12, such as a hinge 52. The arm 32 between the engagement member 26 and the support formation 24 can pivot at 36, controlled by engagement of the engagement member 26 with the hinge 52. This allows a bicycle to hang from the support formations 24, for the weight to be carried by the bin 12.
Patent GB-2495444-A (GB)
Title: Method and device for coordinating two consecutive production steps of a production process
Inventor: SAND GUIDO
IPC: G05B13/04
Filed: 2011-07-13
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for coordinating two consecutive production steps (11, 13) of a production process. The method comprises the following steps: a) creating (S1) a production flow chart of a first of the production steps (11) according to a first optimization goal on the basis of one or more first optimization parameters in order to obtain a first optimization result; b) creating (S1) a production flow chart of a second of the production steps (13) according to a second optimization goal on the basis of one or more second optimization parameters in order to obtain a second optimization result; c) evaluating (S2) the optimization results with respect to an overall optimization goal; d) modifying (S4) the first and second optimization parameters; and e) repeating (S5) the creation of the production flow charts of the first and second production steps (11, 13) according to the respective optimization goal on the basis of the modified first and/or second optimization parameters.
Patent GB-2515266-A (GB)
Title: Manufacturing Process for 3D Printed Objects
Inventor: TAYLOR ALICE
IPC: G06T19/20
Filed: 2013-05-09
Abstract: The present invention relates to a computer-implemented method of manufacturing customized three dimensional objects. The method includes retrieving a source model for a 3D object and a plurality of defined control points for the 3D object from a database; receiving 202 modifications to at least some of the control points from a first user; automatically applying 203 the modifications to the source model to create a modified model; and automatically generating 205 print instructions for additively manufacturing a customized version of the 3D object. The method may comprise subdividing the surfaces of the modified model prior to generating print instructions. The source model may comprise a shell portion and an internal components portion and it may be the shell portion which is modified. The 3d objects may be personalized dolls. The customizations may be received using a graphical user interface and converted into modifications of the control points. A system and 3D models generated by the method are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2504199-A (GB)
Title: Media Exposure Device comprising clusters of LEDs
Inventor: ELWORTHY TREVOR
IPC: B41J2/45
Filed: 2013-05-24
Abstract: A media exposure device suitable for directly exposing a medium to radiation emitted from the device comprises a plurality of radiating members 12, each including a set of radiating elements 26, the radiating elements 26 being spaced in a predetermined pattern and each radiating member 12 being fixed in relation to at least one other radiating member 12 to form a continuous set of radiating elements 26 wherein the radiating elements 26 are each in the form of a plurality of LEDs arranged to form a cluster. Preferably the LEDs are micro LEDs arranged in a circular cluster; the device may include reflectors and a lens or micro lens array. Media exposure devices including: a mounting structure; a radiation modification means; and a plurality of organic LEDs are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2515569-A (GB)
Title: Multi-accumulator arrangement for hydraulic percussion mechanism
Inventor: PURCELL JOSEPH
IPC: E21B4/14
Filed: 2013-06-28
Abstract: The present invention relates to a hydraulically powered percussion mechanism 10, which may be a down hole hammer mechanism. The mechanism comprises a piston 6 to impact a percussion bit. The percussion mechanism also includes a first accumulator assembly 3a for hydraulic fluid. The first accumulator assembly has a plurality of first accumulator elements (27 figures 6a, 6b). In a first aspect, the plurality of first accumulator elements are arranged in a common housing (14 figure 3). In a second aspect, each of the first accumulator elements are arranged at the same proximity to the piston. In a third aspect, each of the first accumulator elements comprises an accumulator membrane (32 figure 3) or piston, wherein the primary direction of movement of the membrane or piston in contact with the hydraulic fluid is substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the mechanism.
Patent GB-2517984-A (GB)
Title: A device for potting plants
Inventor: JEFFREYS DAVID
IPC: A47B37/04
Filed: 2013-09-09
Abstract: A device for potting plants comprises a table having at least one aperture configured to receive a plant pot and a frame configured to support the table comprising four legs. The table may further comprise an aperture configured to receive a tray for containing compost. The legs are preferably hinged for movement between retracted and extended positions. The device may comprise a lid hinged to the table.
Patent GB-2518659-A (GB)
Title: Fan Controller
Inventor: RIDDOCH HENRY JAMIESON
IPC: H05K7/20
Filed: 2013-09-27
Abstract: A fan controller for an electronics cabinet such as a mobile phone base station comprises a microprocessor 102, which provides PWM control signals to a first and second plurality of fans 106-112. At least one fan provides a fan speed measurement signal to the microprocessor 102. The microprocessor interfaces 128 with a data processing device to receive operating parameters and or a fan control program, and, when requested, provides data to the data processing device including first and second temperature measurements, first and second fan target speeds, first and second duty cycle signals for the first and second PWM signals, and a fan speed measurement. The external data processing device may be e.g. a laptop PC, possibly connected remotely, and can be used to analyse performance of the cooling fan system 100 and to diagnose problems.